Rusty-necked Piculet (Picumnus fuscus)
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Rusty-necked Piculet

Picumnus fuscus Pelzeln, 1870

10 cmLength11 gWeight

The rusty-necked piculet (Picumnus fuscus) is a species of bird in subfamily Picumninae of the woodpecker family Picidae.

Least Concern

Where and when it's recorded

No records at the public birding hotspots we track. It may be rare, remote, or its locations protected.

About

The rusty-necked piculet (Picumnus fuscus) is a species of bird in subfamily Picumninae of the woodpecker family Picidae. It is found along the Brazilian-Bolivian border.

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Questions

How big is the Rusty-necked Piculet?

The Rusty-necked Piculet is about 10 cm long and weighs around 11 g.

Where does the Rusty-necked Piculet live?

Its breeding range: South America: northeastern Bolivia and west-central Brazil.

Is the Rusty-necked Piculet endangered?

The IUCN Red List classifies the Rusty-necked Piculet as Least Concern.

What does the Rusty-necked Piculet eat?

Main food: Insects & other invertebrates.

What family is the Rusty-necked Piculet in?

It belongs to the family Woodpeckers (Picidae), order Piciformes.

At a glance

Length
10 cm
Weight
11 g
Habitat
Forest
Diet
Insects & other invertebrates
Lifestyle
Perches in trees
Migration
Resident (barely migrates)
Conservation
Least Concern
More measurements
Wing
51 mm
Tail
26 mm
Bill
12 mm
Tarsus
13 mm

Averages from the AVONET dataset; length from field guides where available.

Range

South America: northeastern Bolivia and west-central Brazil

Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2

Classification

Family
Woodpeckers Picidae
Genus
Picumnus

Other birds in the genus Picumnus

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Rusty-necked Piculet

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